ASRT Mock 2
Orthogonal films are two portal images that are captured ___ degrees apart - answer90
The concept that patients are treated as individuals and informed about procedures to
facilitate appropriate decisions. - answer Autonomy
The prostate can be located by the: - answer neck of the femur
Fractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) treatments are typically
delivered over the course of how many days? - answer1 to 5
What is the normal range of white blood cells in a healthy adult? - answer3,500 to
10,500 cells/mcL
Which of the following organs is most sensitive to radiation?
brain, lung, liver, kidney - answer Lung
orthostatic hypotension - answer low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up
Oral defamation is referred to as: - answer Slander
150,000 - 450,000 mc/L - answerNormal range of platelets
Erythema typically occurs at: - answer2,000-3,000 cGy
Dry desquamation occurs at:
1,600 cGy
4,000 to 6,000 cGy
2,000 to 3,000 cGy
3,000 to 4,000 cGy - answer3,000 to 4,000 cGy
Moist desquamation - answer4000-6000 cGy
All of the following are contraindications for chemotherapy, EXCEPT:
Third trimester pregnancy.
Recent surgery.
Liver or kidney impairment.
Infection. - answerThird trimester pregnancy.
The point in space relative to the treatment machine about which various components of
the linear accelerator rotate is known as the: - answerIsocenter
, The benefits of brachytherapy include which of the following? Please select all that
apply.
Can be performed on an out-patient basis
Has a shorter recovery time
Is a minimally invasive technique
Does not use ionizing radiation - answerCan be performed on an out-patient basis
Has a shorter recovery time
Is a minimally invasive technique
Common chemotherapy drugs used for treating breast cancer include all of the following
EXCEPT:
Carboplatin
paclitaxel (Taxol)
Romidepsin (Istodax)
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) - answerRomidepsin (Istodax)
The therapist creates ___________ images to demonstrate reproduction of the
treatment area and verify correct beam placement. - answerLocalization
During which stage of gestation is embryonic death and resorption the most common
result of exposure to radiation? - answerPreimplantation
It is within the therapist's responsibilities to _________________ treatment when
significant changes are noted in the patient's condition until the physician is consulted. -
answerWithhold
Radiation exposure during the gestational period of _________ days usually affects the
nervous system. - answer23 to 37 days
The threshold radiation dose to the whole brain for necrosis or infarction is: -
answer4,500 cGy
_____ is used to define the size and extension of a tumor at the time of diagnosis. -
answerStaging
A deliberate act wherein one person threatens to harm another person without consent
and the victim perceives that the other has the ability to carry out the threat. -
answerAssault
Vac Fix immobilization devices are used to immobilize all of the following parts of the
body, EXCEPT the: - answerHead and Neck
A ________________ should be used to help hold a patient securely when transferring
from a wheelchair to the table. - answertransfer belt
Orthogonal films are two portal images that are captured ___ degrees apart - answer90
The concept that patients are treated as individuals and informed about procedures to
facilitate appropriate decisions. - answer Autonomy
The prostate can be located by the: - answer neck of the femur
Fractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) treatments are typically
delivered over the course of how many days? - answer1 to 5
What is the normal range of white blood cells in a healthy adult? - answer3,500 to
10,500 cells/mcL
Which of the following organs is most sensitive to radiation?
brain, lung, liver, kidney - answer Lung
orthostatic hypotension - answer low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up
Oral defamation is referred to as: - answer Slander
150,000 - 450,000 mc/L - answerNormal range of platelets
Erythema typically occurs at: - answer2,000-3,000 cGy
Dry desquamation occurs at:
1,600 cGy
4,000 to 6,000 cGy
2,000 to 3,000 cGy
3,000 to 4,000 cGy - answer3,000 to 4,000 cGy
Moist desquamation - answer4000-6000 cGy
All of the following are contraindications for chemotherapy, EXCEPT:
Third trimester pregnancy.
Recent surgery.
Liver or kidney impairment.
Infection. - answerThird trimester pregnancy.
The point in space relative to the treatment machine about which various components of
the linear accelerator rotate is known as the: - answerIsocenter
, The benefits of brachytherapy include which of the following? Please select all that
apply.
Can be performed on an out-patient basis
Has a shorter recovery time
Is a minimally invasive technique
Does not use ionizing radiation - answerCan be performed on an out-patient basis
Has a shorter recovery time
Is a minimally invasive technique
Common chemotherapy drugs used for treating breast cancer include all of the following
EXCEPT:
Carboplatin
paclitaxel (Taxol)
Romidepsin (Istodax)
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) - answerRomidepsin (Istodax)
The therapist creates ___________ images to demonstrate reproduction of the
treatment area and verify correct beam placement. - answerLocalization
During which stage of gestation is embryonic death and resorption the most common
result of exposure to radiation? - answerPreimplantation
It is within the therapist's responsibilities to _________________ treatment when
significant changes are noted in the patient's condition until the physician is consulted. -
answerWithhold
Radiation exposure during the gestational period of _________ days usually affects the
nervous system. - answer23 to 37 days
The threshold radiation dose to the whole brain for necrosis or infarction is: -
answer4,500 cGy
_____ is used to define the size and extension of a tumor at the time of diagnosis. -
answerStaging
A deliberate act wherein one person threatens to harm another person without consent
and the victim perceives that the other has the ability to carry out the threat. -
answerAssault
Vac Fix immobilization devices are used to immobilize all of the following parts of the
body, EXCEPT the: - answerHead and Neck
A ________________ should be used to help hold a patient securely when transferring
from a wheelchair to the table. - answertransfer belt
